- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltimore, MD
Elmwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000383
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #76 of 177
- schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary ranks #76 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Elmwood Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 240012000383 · Baltimore, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 10.7:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Elmwood Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 396
Elmwood Elementary
396 students
What this shows Elmwood Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elementary compares
Elmwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Maryland - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 17.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Elmwood Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Baltimore
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Standard public school
1,070 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,061 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Academy for College and Career Exploration
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Hampstead Hill Academy
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933 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Belair-Edison School
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911 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmwood Elementary?
60.4% of students at Elmwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elementary is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary?
Elmwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmwood Elementary rank among schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary ranks #76 of 177 schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Elmwood Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.